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Authentic experience at Mission Cantina: A restaurant review

Authentic experience at Mission Cantina: A restaurant review

Sean Dunham, Contributor February 13, 2020
Mission Cantina serves delicious Mexican food in a vibrant and fun space, offering its guests an authentic experience.
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Brent Faiyaz, “F*** The World”

Astghik Dion, Photo/Assistant Entertainment Editor February 13, 2020
“F*** The World” dropped on Feb. 7, and for the first time, it felt like it wasn’t merely his diehard fans listening. It was blatantly obvious Faiyaz has now completely submerged in the limelight, and there is no going back.
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In defense of the comment section

Drew Sullivan, Contributor February 11, 2020
In today's ever-evolving digital media landscape, the comment section has become somewhat omnipresent. While some regard it as the great public commons, many others consider it The Wild West of the Internet, where one can find intelligent rebuttals, vitriolic attacks, and irrelevant conjecture.
Delicious plant-based food at Pulse Cafe: A restaurant review

Delicious plant-based food at Pulse Cafe: A restaurant review

Elisabeth Morgan, Contributor February 11, 2020
Pulse Cafe, located in Hadley, serves delicious plant-based food in a warm and inviting space for vegans non-vegans alike.
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Entertainment’s Weekly Spin with Joji, Che Ecru, Lil Keed and more

Amherst Wire Staff February 11, 2020
With more music being released than ever before, Amherst Wire’s Entertainment team keeps you posted with some of their favorite tracks of the week.
Is Saturday Night Live culturally dead in the water?

Is Saturday Night Live culturally dead in the water?

Shiloh Clark, Contributor February 5, 2020
The variety show has had several instances of jokes being criticized by the general public, but in recent years the question of whether or not the comedy of SNL is culturally relevant has been raised. 
TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Preview to the transfer window

TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast: Preview to the transfer window

Alejandro Winsor and Jacob Robson February 3, 2020
In Episode 6 of the TransAtlantic Soccer Podcast, Alejandro and Jake catch up on the major soccer news that happened over the Winter break, pay tribute to Kobe Bryant and make their Champions League predictions.
Artwork by Gracie Donovan

(Fake) Blonde Moment: The 2020 Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber and celebrity break ups

Grace Sherwood and Chad Douty January 30, 2020
Chad and Grace are back for more shenanigans! In the first episode of the semester, they discuss the 2020 Grammy Awards, Justin Bieber’s (questionable) new music, celebrity heartbreaks, hookups and also give some coveted advice in a new segment.
The Good, The Bad and the Heartbreaking of the Grammys 2020

The Good, The Bad and the Heartbreaking of the Grammys 2020

Astghik Dion, Entertainment and Photo Editor January 29, 2020
With the duration of the show lasting over three hours, it is difficult to highlight every moment that moved, shocked, disgusted or entranced the audience. Yet, there were certainly seven moments that stood out from the rest - whether that be in a positive, or negative way. 
Judging Books By Their Covers: Milk and Honey, remains a poetic masterpiece

Judging Books By Their Covers: “Milk and Honey,” remains a poetic masterpiece

Joanna Buoniconti, Copy Editor January 27, 2020
This week's book review summarizes the artistic journey of Rupi Kaur's self-published debut poetry collection, "Milk and Honey."
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Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2018 and 2019

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief December 31, 2019
J. Cole and the expansion of hip-hop to close the decade.
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Hip-Hop MVPs of the decade: 2016 and 2017

Jonathan Kermah, Co-editor in Chief December 29, 2019
Today's article highlights Chance the Rapper and Migos.
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